Can I Keep Up With Seth's Bike Hacks While on Hard Tails? // CIKU #3

[@The_Sampler]

Van Upgrades video coming at ya Thursday... turn on those notifications, and GET STOKED! 🙌 Going up here tonight though if you want that sneak peak 🤩🙌- www.patreon.com/singletracksampler

[@laurencemclenan6202]

The Singletrack Sampler hi

[@brendandiehl3233]

What trail is that

[@exeon1000]

Sad days serious bike envy especially after my hardtail got stolen😔

[@riverlyn6958]

The Singletrack Sampler you should come ride at sprauge brook park in ny by spring ville i would love to meet an ride i got a hard tail to i love it and your vides

[@lylehundley1558]

I'm in the market for a new bike and I'm very excited for the Sync'r Carbon to come out. Any inside info on when we can expect it to go live?

[@timursheydaev8678]

1. It's cheaper 2. It's simpler 3. It's lighter 4. It is easier to learn new stuff on it.

[@nickhepler533]

Also less maintenance, shock and linkage service sucks sometimes

[@theakh4238]

I ride a full ridge single speed. Why? Because I know I don't have time for constant maintenance and don't have $$$ to burn. I have fun, and I am in great shape. Plus it allows me to ride with my lady on her geared hardtail.

[@ak_vg9715]

Great points,i ride a ht and service is not a problem.

[@willpockett3515]

That's why I'm selling my enduro bike and getting a HT it also makes you a better rider and you look for smooth lines

[@timursheydaev8678]

Will Pockett mtb yeah, you definitely have to think more on a hardtail, otherwise... poor, poor rear wheel)

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

The trail footage seems to be immune to the go pro effect. Wicked fast

[@leviwilliams4961]

Exactly

[@johnbhenniepascual3752]

The focus was on the bike and in front..

[@penek6088]

John Bhennie Pascual what i was thinking, it gives a reference

[@JackNatti]

Yeah they were at Mach 3 there

[@theboys5824]

You don’t put space on gopro

[@valerioskr3jth0s18]

Seth: "I can't even ride" Me: "I can't even ride half that speed"

[@karstencostain5640]

Seriously I’m looking at this like this is insane I go like 10 maybe top speed through trails and they are going like 50😂

[@CoderShare]

Kitsuma really is a stupid fast trail though.

[@mateosmereciuc1866]

OMG! It's weird because when you watch Seth's videos you do not realise how fast he is going! It's soooooo cool seeing Seth from behind!

[@MotoAtheist]

I think it's pretty straight forward to determine...... if your trails require a lot of pedaling, hard tails will do better. If your trails are mostly speed trails with little to no pedaling, go with full suspension. If your trails are mostly smooth and featureless, go with a hardtail. If your trails are full of rocks, roots and rough, go with a full suspension.

[@mojaverc1585]

MotoAtheist what I was thinking

[@clemj7928]

the even bigger factor is the price. If you want something to last at $1000, then you get a hardtail

[@ariebenschop4632]

What about flat rooty trails?

[@MotoAtheist]

@@ariebenschop4632 Depends on how constant the roots are. If they were non stop along the entire trail system, might want to consider full suspension. There are plenty of trails that can go either way and ultimately it's a personal preference thing anyway.

[@clemj7928]

@@ariebenschop4632 Btw I talked about a 1000 dollar full sus being bad, but I have a Polygon Siskiu d7 at 1,300 and it isn't bad at all. Just a recommendation

[@garyplunkett9152]

Who won? Both of you are very skilled riders. Both were pushing their limits. Each was encouraging to the other. That makes two winners. Thanks for sharing a great day.

[@chasebanas1748]

Gary plunkett Good one gary

[@johngreene6783]

Completely agree.

[@llullwllallkll]

@Garry... high five.. 🖐️..fist bump.. 👊 ✌️✌️✌️

[@noahicezz5487]

Tryna get likes

[@cadenhinshaw9038]

But sampler won tho

[@ansparaco]

I owe you guys more than I can convey. Started biking a month ago after running into your videos. Today life is better in every way. I bought the 2018 Whyte 905 hardtail. Best purchase of my life. Lucky I'm old enough and don't have to listen to my mom scream at me to come in at night because I never want to get off this thing. Your content means a lot to me and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Ty you guys.

[@The_Sampler]

Hey dude, thank you so much for taking a moment to share this in a comment. Seriously makes my day 👊

[@m_one1]

Damn dude, couldnt have said it better.

[@JuriCalleri]

Was going to write the same! I started around May this year with a cheap supermarket MTB, used. I always rode such bikes and to me they were good enough. This bike lasted a week, I sold it for buying a acid green Diamondback sync 2.0 which I didn't even know the use of it. I saw that it looked great with good brakes. I thought it was ok. Plus, I loved it green. I met some people and together we went for a improvised trail nearby Wien, Austria. I loved it and I was damn scared of going fast! Few months ago I subscribed Seth's channel and some weeks after to your as well, Alex. You guys gave me so much knowledge and fun with your videos that everyday, when I reach the end of the day and leave the office, I go home take the bike and ride. Not many trails here so I just ride it in the city and bicycle path, but I ride it and I feel great!

[@russellgarcia8024]

Where and when did you buy the 905?

[@OneTrueCat]

Hope you're still tearing up the trails!

[@campbellclark3458]

DUDES in motorcycle culture there's a saying: "it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow." Maybe that kind of applies here? I have a carbon hardtail now and I love that you've gotta put in a bit more effort to get along. Kinda like stick shift vs. automatic in a car!

[@joeys8317]

Campbell Clark THIS!! I love wringing a 125s neck but 250s/450s are just meh to me

[@teamhewt7188]

Agreed. I've always felt like hardtails are the 2 strokes of the mtb world. Looking to get one soon!

[@ArmyBoiSweat]

I work on a husky 450, but i play around on my terra cota trials bike or my 80s kawasaki ktx80

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Well in stick shift you also have more control and awareness over what your ride does, you integrate more with it. Do you think it also compares to bikes?

[@ameraldas3641]

its not fun when you are trying to ride fast on a tech trail.

[@Parker-oc8es]

I don’t always ride a Hardtail my friend, but when I do, I stay loose and take chances.

[@pontuslaurell8178]

this filming on the bike is just amazing, this kind of footage is what i think of when you talk about Gopro. Really cool, i wish we had bike trails like this in sweden!

[@bkxc]

That was pretty damn fun!

[@cesarm.gonzalez2663]

BKXC Bryan you have to ride the hardtail as well! 🤘

[@Troumbadour]

Now you gotta do it, give the people what they want!

[@sphykemtb2080]

you should join bryan

[@1pho3nixmatt]

"Can Brian keep up" series ft. the dreaded hardtail. You'll do it one day!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Now you jump on an HT yourself, bud :P

[@dwreck9336]

Alex you've gotten so damn fast and so much better at jumping you're looking loose and comfortable on the bikes man so awesome to see 🤙🏼

[@mtb_rene317]

Holy crap! That was one of your most exciting videos yet! Love how you guys were railing those corners.

[@Toots-yf7fb]

One of the best hardtail first-person video I've ever seen. Good job man!

[@scratchandburn]

This is my first time watching your channel and I couldn't keep from smiling and laughing along with you! Can't wait to keep watching!

[@sweatysalami]

New riders, especially mountain bike riders tend to learn the craft and basic skills on a hardtail. It's usually first bike purchase so I think hard tails are here to stay.

[@The_Sampler]

absolutely Nick, spot on!

[@shannonochoa6086]

nick williams true. Especially at an introductory level. I love mine and really am not looking forward to transitioning yet..besides the expense.

[@Lughnerson]

Seems to me IMHO, the best riders start on BMX bikes. I never had one, just saying.

[@tombikes7]

Yo Alex i have been in your channel for a while and this is one of your best videos. It was entertaining, fun, and the main reason I like you and your channel is because of your energy and attitude. Grate video dude

[@tombikes7]

And also your getting really damn fast

[@longwindedred4837]

Agreed!

[@tcline8600]

Agreed!!

[@larsmartinlvdal6119]

Tom Bikes ...Why Trump wants to ban pre-shredded cheese? - To make America grate again!

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@larsmartinlvdal6119 I was gonna point that out but you did it for me

[@juzDubbin]

Alex, I think the victory swings your way on this one....but I love watching you, seth and Brian ride together no matter what...always a good time...reminds me of the redemption tour all over again!

[@robinsonbuhl9616]

i have a hardtail because i can't afford a full suspension bike i'm saving though

[@andychapman1224]

Lots of us in that situation, ride what you've got mate.😁

[@damomo7155]

@mtb supertroll which one, and how much

[@williamgalloway4798]

@@RealMTBAddict I can assure you there is. I learnt all my skills on a hardtail and then upgraded to a full sus when my bike started to hold me back. I wouldn't change anything, this way gives you all the skills you need to ride well and when you do get a full sus, it'll feel amazing.

[@CherryPie553]

I am saving to!!!

[@anthonywalters7434]

I have a hardtail because it was my first bike, I’m getting a more aggressive one for my next bike.

[@tomkruger3496]

Hard tails will never go away. They're too much fun.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Hardtails are WAY too much fun to do away with! Maybe I need to start a "Daily HT Rider" channel 😂

[@scrooge1374]

Daily MTB Rider maybe the issue is people have hardtails with XC geometry and no dropper. is not much fun to have at most 100mm of travel and see people in FS go by like it is nothing. I'm betting if mine was at least 120mm and 27.5 I would feel more at home and have as much fun as I have on my FS

[@goldengears8710]

😎

[@wolfmtb57]

I’m currently riding a way to big xc bike with 29 inch tyres. I actually rode some parts of a selfbuild mx park with it and it I felt way to comfortable XD I’m ridden on a stereo 150 with 27.5 tyres, it feels nice especially for jumping but my hardtail is way to fun though. I wouldn’t ride big jumps on a hardtail (maybe not even on a full sus cause I can’t jump) but I like riding stairs and some big gravel section on it and If I had the money I’d buy a ghost asket or the syncr #hardtails4ever

[@mikedaugherty7645]

Daily MTB Rider I'd follow that in a heartbeat

[@miguelcurto3455]

I'm one of those "hardtails fanatics" (on a 150mm steel frame) but you Sir spoiled it for me: after watching your Whistler video think I'm gonna switch to ping-pong or similar :)

[@Blasterski1]

I have said this on some of your other videos that every time I watch your videos your skills and speed on the bike has improved so much, you totally kept up with Seth. I think the Bike will go to Bobo next.

[@TrailFeatures]

Hardtails don't get enough love! If I'm out filming all day, I'll grab my SB5+. But, if I want to ride to have fun I'll grab my Chromag Rootdown B.A. every single time. It's so hard to describe, but it just turns the fun factor up to 11 to rip your favorite trails on a HT. Hopefully this bike makes a stop in Colorado so I can duke it out with them on the Chromag. B-)

[@riverlyn6958]

Trail Features i have a swinn moab hardtail i love it

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Hell yeah, bro!

[@FloridaTrailrider]

Dude, I almost bought the rootdown for my build. Love hardtails. Great vids bro!

[@freighttrainshane3953]

The SB5+ is my only bike and I am living it!

[@scottphillips5677]

I race against full suspension guys with a HT trail bike, and get on the podium routinely. HT teaches you technique, but is slower on super technical terrain. Love my hard tail, and won’t give it up. I think there are places for hard tails and full suspension bikes! #allthebikes

[@erikjpendleton]

Man, I love this vid! Days like that where a couple of bros out shredding, laughing and just killing it! Priceless

[@bryanjohnson665]

Just came across yours and Seth's channels. Awesome content and filming. Haven't mountain biked in decades but may do soon after watching all these videos. Keep up the great work!

[@christhepatriot4621]

Who wants to see BKXC on the hardtail?

[@Jacksquatch69]

Bad Lines on on a hartail!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

That'll sure teach him to pick the good lines!

[@jasondullin4515]

i do l

[@jasondullin4515]

i do love to see BKXC on hardtail

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Jason Dullin You mean "would". Bryan has _never_ been on a trail HT in a video.

[@D-Rguitar]

I'm pretty new to your channel, literally just watched the tour of Hannah's van and now I see you've got a van of your own, congrats dude! You and Seth have got me riding again after 12 years of only using my bike to commute so thanks!

[@DaveLopez575]

It look like x-wing vs tie fighter .... got my adrenaline rushing! Singletrax kept up, hands down.

[@CarMor.A316]

Man!! One of the best hardtail trail shredding videos I've seen!! I love my 27.5 hardtail!

[@partialaxis9990]

Title should be: Can *Jesus* keep up with seth while on hardtail?

[@bananaking2305]

He kinda does look like Jesus

[@mavisking6072]

@@bananaking2305 good job you got the joke!

[@cartermacrenaris705]

Mav is King thank god he didn’t misunderstand the joke

[@stormtrooperbross9571]

Haha

[@beersquatch2545]

Petition to change the name to Single Track Jesus is in effect

[@jeremie8730]

One of your best videos yet. Short, fun and exciting. And yes Alex, you won that game!

[@pedalsandplants5725]

Love the sounds of the hardtails! Hearing you lose traction and slide made for a much more thrilling watch, didn’t expect that I would enjoy the audio that much. Daily MTB Rider just uploaded a video where he jumps a hardtail 40 ft. at Whistler Bike Park!

[@ed35084]

So much tension! I think Seth was given some faulty socks. Shoulda stuck with the old ones lol

[@larsmartinlvdal6119]

ed35084 😂

[@jameshammerer8551]

I found your channel from Seth’s channel where he did your van and I really enjoyed the keep up as it was the first one I’ve seen

[@80nodrog]

I thought you were gonna get your ass handed to you on a plate, but props to you for slaying the trail and putting the hardtail to work. Awesome vid.

[@davidperry7266]

Mate, that was some of the fastest riding I've seen you guys do, awesome stuff.

[@The_Sampler]

🤟🤟🤟

[@kitten-inside]

Your diction has audibly improved over time. To the point where I noticed, for the first time, how good it is. Getting Seth to ride like an asshole is always a plus. Waiting for the chase with Brian.

[@dylan-5287]

Andrzej Sawicki seriously, Alex psyched him out a bit. He earned my respect for smoking Seth, definitely didn't see it going that way originally.

[@eXaviar]

Love the way I filmed it. Feels like you can feel the speed with the dragging frames / flying by greenery 👍🏾

[@HoppyUSA]

love this. The enthusiasm is infectious

[@Mattwiistand]

I think your being reallly humble this video, your speed is insane. As someone just getting into mountain biking I feel like your on the U.S.S enterprise flying through the trees lol

[@jonathanmtb9330]

TruckerMatthew I've been riding for 4 years and these guys are flying dude! Ride often, stay safe, have fun and learn as much as you can! And you'll be fying too!

[@ajbro6428]

"Oh that's a snake" casually carries on talking

[@hannahsmovies5612]

ikr 😂

[@Kenny-je2ud]

Haha

[@bikerkid2983]

Where?

[@bikerkid2983]

Melker Andersson where

[@JUSTINCR3DIBULL]

I ride a hard tail because that's what I have. I'd love to buy a sick $4,000 fully but it's not a reality for me to spend that kind of money on a bicycle. Not that I'm poor or anything but I just can't justify it. One day I'll upgrade to a $2k range fully but probably not for a few more years. I have tons of fun on my $700 Kona Fire Mountain with the few upgrades that I've done so far. Keep shredding guys 👍

[@mypriusisfaster]

Justin Fountain Take a look at the Vitus Sommet range on chain reaction.

[@TheGeochemistry]

It's not what you ride, it's how many bugs you eat from that shit-eating grin you get from the ride.

[@Forthetimebeing72]

I can second that

[@pattypopo3973]

get the specialized camber. its around $1200 full suspension trail/xc bike

[@JUSTINCR3DIBULL]

Jose Valdovinos thanks for the suggestion! 👍

[@chriss2527]

Honestly, I think You won. Kept up great. Loved the style video. Enjoy your channel tons!

[@flipsworld870]

New subscriber, and a new rider here. I just bought my first bike hardtail bike and loving it!!! I think you kept up pretty good till you took a fall. Great video structure also.

[@kingoftheswamp4960]

What hardtail did u buy

[@josephesparza4280]

Been waiting on this video to drop!! I think you both rode amazing. I have to say Sampler got this one.

[@The_Sampler]

🙌👊🤟

[@izaianazelrod1641]

💪🏼🔥🔥 hardtail= life

[@10acebikesjodybennettii19]

Izaia Nazelrod I agree I sold my full squish so I can ride my hardtail full time sickness

[@fishtacos2320]

I ride a hardtail now because it was inexpensive and a great way to get into the sport. Its also been a great way to learn and hone my skills. By the time I upgrade to a full suspension, I'll be faster and more knowledgeable of how to ride trail.

[@julioaragao]

Dude, you and Seth are two sides of the same coin. One very analytical and the other very passionate! Pretty nice collabs, these you do!

[@ostelo84]

I just love the connection with the trail you get with the hard tail. And you get more power down to the wheel.

[@RubenD85]

at the beginning of the video I voted that you could not keep up with Seth , but DAMN was I wrong haha,, you can shred on that bike haha,, cheers dude.

[@The_Sampler]

Oh huck yea bro!! I knew I was the underdog here... I always root for the underdog

[@cesarm.gonzalez2663]

you and me both! i was like Seth's gonna drop him hard! oh well live and learn Alex got really fast lately.🔥 👏👏👏 Next vid should be titled "Can Seth keep up with the Singletrack Sampler" 🙌🤘🤘🤘🙌

[@dylan-5287]

The Singletrack Sampler nothing better than an underdog win! That was some damn good riding on your part man.

[@Epluribusunom6166]

Yes it's a great video I myself like to ridet hardtails better than full suspension. Alex you have improve your skills so much in the last year man congratulations

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks Pedro!!

[@STV3TA]

For one I gotta say this was a really good and entertaining video. Let's get some more content like this. I also gotta say I've been watching you for a while now Alex and your skills have improved massively so kudos to you man. I'd like to see a round 2 of this but get some Minions on Seth's bike too. I think that would make it a more even match. IDK what kinda Kendas were on Seth's bike but they looks XCish

[@rickmartin976]

Eggsackley! My bike (Raleigh Tokul 3) came with those kendas and I switched to the minions. Made a world of difference for my confidence.

[@ajbro6428]

Strava

[@christiansmyth1466]

This is the first CIKU vid I've seen. Holy crap it was super-exciting! I have never been "on the edge of my seat" for a YT MTB vid but something about being able to see so much of the front of your bike AND see Seth in front of you AND the SHEER SPEED you guys were going was just riveting. Great job, guys. Also, that trail is totally tits. I think you kept up just fine, Alex!!

[@rrsarmiento]

Mate honest I haven't watched your channel in a long while. And I'm really enjoying it now! Video skills multiple level up

[@OriginalFallofMind]

I didn't know you could ride like that. Looked really smooth. Of course Seth had the pressure of leading but looked great! You should lead for the rematch.

[@bassviathan45]

Found you due to the van build, I guess I’m buying a bike now though -___- sick videos man!!

[@schnawgalawg]

What bike did you buy?

[@AnglerDanNE]

I mostly only ride my hard tail. Super fast and smooth. If something is gonna be really rough I try I to pop up and over it and land on the other side of the rough part. One thing I wish my hardtail had is a bash guard. I do hit trees and rocks sometimes on bunny hops gone wrong.

[@joeerne301]

It's the first one I have seen. Kitsuma is the perfect spot for can you keep up. Skills and fast. Alex, this is your first video in a while I have liked this much

[@jarredspilsbury5006]

This is honestly my favorite video of the samplers!

[@Johnroberts2013]

HARDTAILS ARE THE BEST!!! I love riding my local trails on a hardtail and I love challenging myself on DH trails and shredding 🤘

[@colbyscott9822]

You really need to make that a t-shirt, "Stay loose. Take chances."

[@10acebikesjodybennettii19]

bro one more comment I have seriously noticed in the last 6 months you have picked up soooo much speed I was telling the wife the other day I think your the fastest guy on KZbin that I watch nice job Alex well deserved victory my friend!!

[@larsmartinlvdal6119]

10 a C e bikes Jody Bennett II I think you're right about Alex getting faster, but you should also check out Trail Peek. Fastest trail riding YT'ers I've seen so far.

[@afonsosousa5221]

Phil Kmetz from skills with phil is such a beast, you should check him out. Although Alex has improved quite a bit, he is nowhere near Phil´s speed!

[@pbprofab]

Pretty jealous!!! I have a 2017 Sync'r Pro and LOVE it. The kids and I watch both channels and love the content you guys produce. Keep them coming, and thank you.

[@felipenavas]

One of the best footage on the channel. Very awesome to watch!

[@hus4berg]

Better tyres on Alex's bike. Those minions are really good.

[@nicks3398]

hus4berg this for sure! Alex is riding great but dhf dhr plus ftw

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Yeah Kendra sucks ass

[@Sandstorm69]

WTF is a Tyre????

[@hus4berg]

sandy man Round, rubberised thing around your wheel.

[@NoBrakes23]

A tyre in the Commonwealth is a same thing as a tire here in the States. DHFs are super overrated, though. I've ridden XC tires with more traction.

[@YourNickIsTaken]

It's amazing you got the opportunity to ride such a grate bike. Man! That my bike cost less than that rear mac xD

[@couldntthinkofaname1804]

Stay loose , take chances!!! That needs to be a shirt!!!!!!

[@myguykaikai9215]

Somebody get on that they’ll sell like.......T-shirt’s

[@bobs94formula]

I think you did a good job keeping up with Seth. I really liked the video, just adds more fun to it when it's got a little competition going on! You, Seth, and Skills with Phil have gotten me back on a bike. I'm 40 and haven't ridden since I was a kid back in the RAD BMX days! LOL

[@1212dsc]

Everyone needs a hardtail in the garage. When the full sus goes down, bust it out and shred! Good job Alex! You have progressed so much, and yes you totally kept up!!! Super impressed! Hardtails seem to help you find the best lines, and then you run those lines on your full sus, and drop your buddies!

[@maxbarnard7165]

Just watching this makes me feel like I'm gonna hit a tree

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Hardtails are certainly no dying breed and anyone saying they're outdated is a casual little clod that doesn't do more than pretend to be an MTBer, that runs over every bad feature using all that travel as a crutch and thinks he's hot shit at picking lines. They have their own charm and style, which doesn't really compete with full sus but in certain cases overlaps with those.

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

I think that Alex has upped his biking skill set. I also think you two are going a whole lot faster than you realize. I'd like to see an older video side by side speed comparison. The fact is that Seth is just fast even when he's having a bad day.... Now, hard tails should be in ones stable, even an all mountain type in my humble opinion. It forces one to learn to take not so sketchy lines and handle the jank even better by being gravity conscious on bike positioning. So, when you do go full squish, you're even smoother. So, here's the challenge, can you ride the BLACK DIAMONDS on a hard tail and get down just as fast as you would on a full squish? I know you guys like challenges.....

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Muddy Paws Adventurer this is the best idea yet. "Can I handle the same trails" series

[@jonathanmtb9330]

Awesome idea that would make for a great vid! Love it.

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

HORSE FACE, HORSE FACE, HORSE FACE... LOL

[@ericramosmd]

It's great to have you back making videos. So cool to hear your positive comments. Thank you!

[@aaronchyea]

That was sick! Solid riding, plus with the HT, love it

[@00networker]

Hardtail all the way for me guys 🤘

[@i_dodge_trees]

Are you Canadian, or have you just picked up a lot of Canadian over the years lol

[@attl3e286]

3:56 Seth mate u got a little confident 😂😂👊🤙

[@deathclutchrally]

Loved the video. As I big hard tail fan would like to see more like this. Although I do like full suspension for certain rides. Hard tails always seem to get the adrenaline higher. Keep up the great videos.

[@nolove1711]

Man, Dudes-What a RIDE!!! You two definitely destroyed the trail!! Greetings from good old Germany

[@6ty8stang]

My birthday party is going to be mtbing and then ordering taco bell🚵‍♂️🌮

[@The_Sampler]

Sounds like you are doing things right my man

[@kowalskimj89]

Riding a hard tail is like driving a manual vehicle. So much more satisfaction and you can push harder.

[@bimmermac]

A HT should be everyone's first bike. It teaches you how to choose lines and bunny hop easier. IMO when someone buys a full sus straight out it's because they had too much disposable income.

[@johnkillean1757]

I keep a 2.8 alum HT as a backup, and try to make it a point to ride it maybe a couple times a month. I truly feel that going full sus to HT now and then does improve your skills. Note: I love the feel of the change every time

[@irisponsible]

Defs one of best vids I've seen. Gets me excited watching this.

[@darius_frs]

Personally I prefer hardtails over full squish bikes

[@woodyb220]

Same

[@joealcock3605]

I wouldn't have a hard tail for what I do but on trails hardtails are so much more fun

[@w2fortniteclan825]

WHAT

[@crocker7687]

Depends on thee trails u ride

[@w2fortniteclan825]

You crazy

[@macleod1592]

Hardtail for life! When I win the lottery and can afford $3000+ bikes I'll buy a full sus. Until then, I'll keep my $1200 Fathom that has literally everything.

[@alexunlv]

I have the Fathom 1 29er and just got the Jekyll 3. I've been on the Jekyll once but my Fathom feels so much more fun! Although, the Jekyll is like a wild stallion. It wants to do what it wants to do. But love my Giant Fathom!

[@The_Real_JN]

Well that Fathom doesn't have a rear shock or linkage etc so it doesn't have everything and full suspension mtb's are wayyyy better and way more capable than hardtails

[@ThePoisonDwarf1]

@@The_Real_JN full sus is great if you lack the skill levels as there far more forgiving. Personally I believe if you have never ridden a hard tail hard you shouldn't have a full sus yet

[@The_Real_JN]

@@ThePoisonDwarf1 yeah I get what you're saying. I've had two hardtails myself, one a GT Zaskar and the other a specialised. And I don't lack the skills, I believe a full sus allows you to ride and shred harder because they're more forgiving. I mean, you can do a lot of downhill terrain on a full sus but I don't think it would be easy to shred that sort of stuff on a hardtail

[@ThePoisonDwarf1]

@@The_Real_JN I've owned A fair few bikes over the years but one think that's been consistent is owning a hard tail I think everyone should have one its not suited to everything but what it does do is make everything fun lol oh and it will make you a better rider overall. It's a bit of a right of passage in my eyes. Would I spend 3k on a hard tail nope but I I deffo think its worth owning a sub £1000 hard tail for the fun factor.

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

Sampler vs seth Rockshox vs fox Where does it end?

[@schnawgalawg]

Seth Fox

[@josephgalliers3770]

Love the video. Hardtails are so fun. Especially to get a bit sketch.

[@Ericvtr]

That was awesome! Love the style and I think you kept up, for sure. I'm brand new to your channel and MTB content in general. I appreciate your energy and positive vibe. The fun really comes through in your videos and I find a lot of value in the way you package information within your shared experiences. Thanks for the content and keep up the good work!

[@Blasterski1]

New Handup Gloves "Just Juice It".

[@oioionionone]

you were both flying, made me want a HT but dont ride that sort of stuff locally, looked MINT

[@cybay1827]

I’d much rather have a hard tail because I live in Montana and there aren’t any lifts or anything to climb

[@user-180-mand90]

Huh? Never been to Big Sky I take it

[@theblacksmith4192]

Im just getting into MTB, crossing over from BMX, and my first time watching this channel. lol very exciting to watch. Just bought my first MT bike this week, a Diamondback Hook. Excited to start riding like this

[@MrMTG21]

So I’m newly getting into mountain biking. I recently bought a hard tail primarily because I rode a buddies full suspension and the squishy feeling from the suspension felt unnatural to me. When I was younger and lived in GA my friends and I would play a game similar to this ripping through some trails that we made to cut through sections of the woods in order to get across town faster. However we determined the winner by “tagging” the guy in front. Tagging meant that you would get your front tire past the guys rear tire and lightly steer into them. They then would drop back to the next position and first one to the destination won. It was pretty sketchy thinking back on it an I’m surprised none of us got hurt. Love your videos man your energy gets me stoked to go ride.

[@MrTonka]

Hard tails are dead, they are useless, why do they even make them. :P JK, i've been wanting to get a hard tail, the Sync'r might be the ticket!

[@cesarm.gonzalez2663]

Mr Tonka Joe we would like to see you on this Sync'r series as well bro🤘

[@MrTonka]

Cesar M. Gonzalez I’m not sure if that’s in the cards, but we’ll se soon enough. 🤘

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Check out something with similar geometry to what you are used to and get some good wheels. If you do that there should be no complaints especially in Florida.

[@MrTonka]

I feel like the Sync'rs GEO might be what i'm looking for. Similar to a DJ geo with slack head tube angle and at least a 150mm fork. May do the trick. :)

[@MrTonka]

Solid bike. They are proud of it too. :D

[@tryplecrown]

😂 Comment at 5:32 equals brake check at 10:09. (**Seth giggles as he pulls away**) ... “I’m bringing him in closer Merlin. I’m gonna hit the brakes and he’ll fly right by.” May have just revealed my age with that Top Gun reference. 😣

[@jonathanmtb9330]

Tryp your gonna do whaaaat!

[@themountainbikerebbers1021]

Hard tails is the only bike I’ve on trails and mtbing is my life

[@thebackyardgriller9076]

I can't decide you both are excellent riders!

[@kainpwnsu]

Most of my bikes are hardtails. Many trails around my area are great on a hardtail. This is a beautiful bike! I'd absolutely ride that.